Systems and methods to locate and operate a portable device on smart clothing

A portable device mounted to a garment, the portable device comprising:

• a memory storing instructions;
• and
• an electronic processor that is coupled to the memory and, through execution of the instructions, is configured to
• receive a signal from a communication line of a plurality of communication lines integrated within the garment,
• determine a location, on the garment, of the portable device based on the signal,
• determine an operational mode for the portable device based on the location, and
• adjust operation of the portable device based on the operational mode.

A system for locating and operating a portable device, the system comprising:

• a garment having a communication line of a plurality of communication lines integrated within the garment, the garment including an electronic processor configured to generate and transmit a signal;
• and
• a portable device mounted to the garment, the portable device including a second electronic processor configured to
• receive the signal from the communication line integrated within the garment,
• determine a location, on the garment, of the portable device based on the signal,
• determine an operational mode for the portable device based on the location, and
• adjust operation of the portable device based on the operational mode.